Add 6/20 and 3/14
6/20 + 3/14 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
3/14 = 3 × 10/14 × 10 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
42/140 + 30/140 = 42 + 30/140 = 72/140 - 72/140 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 6/20 + 3/14 = 18/35
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